Explained
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Explained
Cointelegraph's Explained section simplifies blockchain, crypto, AI, and digital finance. We cover everything from basic concepts to trends like DeFi, NFTs, Web3, and smart contracts, helping you learn about digital assets, crypto security, and more. Whether you're a beginner or staying up-to-date, it offers easy-to-understand information.
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Running a Lightning Network node in 2025 can generate passive Bitcoin income, but success depends on capital, uptime and dynamic fee strategies.
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As Michael Saylor’s Strategy and other whales keep buying Bitcoin, the stage may be set for a historic supply shock.
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As the US and others explore Bitcoin reserves, India faces a pivotal choice: Can BTC boost macro resilience and digital leadership?
- ExplainedGermany’s top banks managing $4.5 trillion+ in assets are going crypto—Here’s what to watch
by Bradley Peak
Germany’s top banks, including Deutsche Bank and Sparkassen, are entering crypto with regulated trading and custody services by 2026.
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Ethereum’s proposed move to 6-second block times under EIP-7782 promises faster transactions and real-time responsiveness.
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In 2025, governments hold over 463,000 BTC, with the US and China leading, while countries like Bhutan, Iran and the UK quietly build strategic reserves.
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Thailand’s five-year tax break on crypto capital gains looks like a dream for investors, but the fine print reveals a strategic push for surveillance, platform control and regulatory dominance.
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While it’s not built for real-time calls, ChatGPT can still support smarter Bitcoin trading decisions when paired with the right data and well-crafted prompts.
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Australian authorities busted a $123-million crypto fraud. The scheme used seemingly legit businesses for crypto money laundering.
- Explained16 billion passwords leaked. Is it finally time for blockchain-based digital identity?
by Bradley Peak
More than 16 billion passwords were leaked in 2025, not from a single breach, but from years of silent malware infections.
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Quantum computing could enable the reverse engineering of private keys from publicly exposed ones, putting the security of Bitcoin holders at risk.
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With rising rates and over $100 billion in reserves, Tether turned monetary policy into profit, and it’s not alone.
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Brazil’s new 17.5% flat crypto tax replaces previous exemptions and now applies to all digital asset gains.
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Marketed with Trump’s name but lacking a white paper or utility, the TRUMP token surged to a multibillion-dollar valuation before crashing.